Hello, Splinterlands warriors! Welcome back to another action-packed battle story filled with drama, surprises, and a sprinkle of my signature luck. This time, I tested the newest exclusive card—the dual-element fighter ready to leave opponents scrambling: Kelan Gaines!
As a player who loves the Death and Dragon elements, this card instantly grabbed my attention. Check out its abilities in the image below!
With Double Strike as its max-level ability, Kelan Gaines delivers devastating attacks. Add to that its superior speed and magic combat prowess, and you’ve got a monster that’s tough to counter. Its ability to dodge magic attacks makes it a nightmare for opponents. Trust me, leveling this card up to max (level 8) is totally worth it.
Plus, Kelan Gaines can be obtained through voucher exchanges—and luckily, I still had some staked SPS saved up. Why not unleash this beast?
Strategy Setup: The Ultimate Formation
The battle featured the Wands Out and Born Again rulesets, both guaranteeing chaos.
I picked Thaddius Brood as my summoner to weaken the enemy’s magic attacks. My lineup included:
- Dark Arborist (frontline): Equipped with Magic Reflect to bounce back magic damage.
- Usut: The Bloodlust-fueled berserker, perfect for snowballing damage with every kill.
- Arachne Weaver: The team’s healer, keeping everyone in the fight longer.
- Kelan Gaines: The star of the show, sniping the enemy backline with precision.
Let the Battle Begin!
The opponent brought a Water team, including the infamous River Hellondale—a monster notorious for its Resurrection ability. My priority? Take it out fast.
Round 1: Kelan Gaines blasted River Hellondale, aiming to prevent its revival shenanigans. But surprise—my Dark Arborist fell first! Thankfully, Born Again revived it for Round 2.
Chaos erupted when the enemy’s Shock Trooper triggered Electrified, which backfired spectacularly. Every round ended with their own team eating extra damage. Karma’s a blast, huh?
The real threat was Djinn Oshannus: high speed, magic damage reduction—a nightmare. But with Kelan’s Double Strike and Arachne’s healing, we chipped away until the enemy team crumbled. Victory!
For the full battle replay, you can watch it here:
Key Takeaways
- Kelan Gaines shines in aggressive strategies. Its Double Strike obliterates tanks or healers with resurrection abilities.
- Born Again is a game-changer, especially on high-survivability units.
- Enemy abilities can backfire. Their Electrified? More like self-sabotage!
- Target prioritization matters. Focusing River Hellondale early saved us a resurrection disaster.
So, warriors—have you used Kelan Gaines yet? Did it dominate or flop? Share your stories below, and see you on the battlefield! 🔥
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